Fragrance comparison

Estelle vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

4 wins

Estelle

Badar

4.0030 votes

Rank #15,113 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,710 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Estelle takes 4 of 5 categories.

Estelle
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Estelle4/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

Ratings & consensus: Estelle
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Estelle
Sillage & projection: Estelle
Value for money: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Estelle

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

EstelleBadar

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerEstelleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

43%Love

21%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEstelle

SillageEstelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

honey69%

musky61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Heliotrope

Heart

HoneyLabdanumBenzoinStyraxPlum

Base

Guaiac WoodWoody NotesAmbroxanCypriolWhite MuskCaramelVanilla

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Benzoin and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex82

Women9

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,113

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#51,710

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEstelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Estelle by Badar is an oriental woody fragrance that balances a powdery heliotrope opening with a rich, resinous heart. Featuring notes of honey, plum, and benzoin, this unisex scent anchors itself in a deep foundation of caramel and guaiac wood. It is a distinct, warm composition for those who appreciate sweet, balsa…

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Acqua di Nabeel Absolute by Nabeel is a dense oriental spicy fragrance that pairs a sharp citrus opening with warm spices. Star anise, grapefruit, and a dry incense lead into a deep heart of leather and sweet notes before settling on a heavy base of oud and vanilla. It is best suited for cold autumn evenings.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Estelle or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Estelle takes 4 of 5 categories. Estelle is rated 4.00/5 from 30 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Estelle for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Estelle or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Estelle lasts longest (Estelle 81/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Estelle or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Estelle projects furthest (Estelle 72/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Estelle and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Benzoin and Guaiac Wood.

Is Estelle or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Estelle suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Estelle and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Estelle has top notes of Heliotrope, heart notes of Honey, Labdanum, Benzoin and Styrax, a base of Guaiac Wood, Woody Notes, Ambroxan and Cypriol. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute has top notes of Star Anise, Incense, White Flowers and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Sweet Notes, Neroli, Coconut and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Oakmoss.